Getting ready!

Posted on August 27, 2013 by expatprep

I admit that it’s been hard to get back in the swing of things with school so far – that might be because we started on a Thursday and the kids didn’t start until today. But we had a great first day of school! Pooh and Tigger both have the same teacher, but one goes to morning Pre-K and the other to afternoon, which will give the two of them a break from each other. And maybe things will not be quite so crazy in the evenings and I’ll get things together and get organized! Planning out my week in advance really helps, so here we go… Continue reading →

Lemon Pepper Wings

Posted on August 20, 2013 by expatprep

I’ve been a fan of Wingstop for years. Their fries are, hands-down, the best in the world (with the exception of the ones hand-cut and fried by my awesome daddy!), and their wings are just incredibly tasty.

Now, I’m not a huge fan of spicy wings. They are OKAY, but what really floats my boat (and increases my waistline) are their lemon pepper wings. They are so yummy, so greasy, so finger-lickin’ good, and well, I have been telling myself that they are also Trim Healthy Mama-friendly. Continue reading →

Eek! New semester starting NOW!

Posted on August 19, 2013 by expatprep

I’m linking up to Start Successful on Monday over at Felicia’s Red Door Life, and to Menu Plan Monday over at Organizing Junkie. Menu planning is one of those things that help make my week a success, and you’ll find my weekly menu at the bottom of this post! Continue reading →

A successful start back to work

Posted on August 13, 2013 by expatprep

On the Road with THM

Posted on August 2, 2013 by expatprep

Next week, our daycare is closed. Have I mentioned that we LOVE our daycare provider? She’s incredible – great with the kids, totally down to earth, and doesn’t put up with their intended shenanigans. And we found her on Craigslist, yes, yes we did. I know, I know, safety, and common sense, and blah blah blah. We called and talked, went by and visited and had a nice long interview with her, watched her interact with the kids, and decided to give it a chance. Best move we’ve made, lemme tell you! Continue reading →

A Successful (but late) Start

Posted on July 30, 2013 by expatprep

I’m linking up today to both Start Successful on Sunday over at Felicia’s Red Door Life and to Menu Plan Monday over at Organizing Junkie. Menu planning is one of those things that help make my week a success, and you’ll find my weekly menu at the bottom of this post! Continue reading →

Easy-Peasy Pizza Sauce

Posted on July 24, 2013 by expatprep

I admit it. I’m a bit of a Drive-Thru Sue. I love convenience. Don’t get me wrong, there’s a bit of Farm Fresh Tess and Whole Grain Jane in me too, but when life gets busy, I want things that are quick and easy. This doesn’t mean that I literally resort to the drive-thru all the time, but rather that I’m constantly on the lookout for ways to eat better without a lot of time and effort. Continue reading →

Eating from the Pantry

Posted on July 22, 2013 by expatprep

I’m linking up today to Menu Plan Monday over at Organizing Junkie. Normally, I’d also be linking up to Start Successful on Sunday over at Felicia’s Red Door Life, but Felicia’s on vacation right now. I’m loving SSOS so much that I’m just gonna keep on with it for the consistency and accountability! Continue reading →

Hace tres años

Posted on July 20, 2013 by expatprep

I’m participating in Spanish Friday over at Latinaish today, so this post is in Spanish. Scroll down to see the English translation below.

Mi amor (P-Daddy) y mijo (Pooh), hace 3 años:

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Peaches and Cream Oatmeal

Posted on July 17, 2013 by expatprep

Ever since I was a little girl, one of my favorite desserts has been peach pie. With chocolate ice cream. Don’t wrinkle your nose like that until you try it – it is fabulous!

Anyway, I love peach pie, but the sugar and carbs make it a pretty rare treat for me these days. But it’s that time of year now. You know the time I mean. The time when fresh peaches abound and they call your name as you walk by in the grocery store. Not too long ago I took a drive through Georgia and saw a ton of places where I could have stopped and bought a bushel or two of peaches. I resisted. But I knew I couldn’t resist forever, so I started thinking about THM-friendly ways to enjoy one of my favorite summer treats. This is what I finally came up with: